Borneo Wildlife Trails

Arrival in Sandakan

Sepilok Orang Utan – Borneo Sunbear – Rainforest Discovery Centre – Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey

Pickup from your hotel. Head to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. There, you'll be treated to an enlightening video show about the conservation efforts done at the centre. Take a ten-minute walk to the feeding platform to witness the feeding of the orangutan. You will have the opportunity to watch them again at the outdoor nursery. After that, head to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre next door to learn more about the smallest bears in the world. Our tour continues with a visit to the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a leisurely walk through the rainforest and don’t forget to experience the 150-meter-long canopy walk. The centre is dedicated to conservation and environmental education making it an inspiring place to understand the rainforest. Lastly, we will visit the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Centre for the afternoon feeding session. During this time, groups of proboscis monkeys descend from the mangrove trees to feed, giving you the opportunity to observe them up close. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Sandakan – Kinabatangan (Bilit)

Free and easy before we pick you up from your hotel for an approximately 2 hours drive to Bilit. At 1600 hours, take an afternoon river cruise that takes you deep into the heart of wildlife territory. The Kinabatangan River is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, and you’ll have an excellent chance to spot proboscis monkeys, orangutans, macaques, pygmy elephants, a variety of bird species, and more. Overnight in Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort.

Kinabatangan (Bilit)

Wake up as early as 0600hrs for the morning river cruise up the Kinabatangan River to oxbow lake to view more birds and wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, proceed for another river cruise for more wildlife.

Kinabatangan – Danum Valley Field Centre

Today, we will leave Bilit early in the morning for the land transfer to Lahad Datu. After registration, depart for another land transfer to Danum Valley Field Centre. Relax or take an afternoon siesta before going on a mid-afternoon walk in the area as an introduction to the Borneo rainforest. The area surrounding the center teems with wildlife and it is not unusual for you to spot resident orang utan, hornbills etc. Return to center before sundown and enjoy dinner at 7:00 PM. After dinner, go on an included night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense).

Danum Valley Field Centre

Wake up early for an early morning trek with your guide at 6:00 AM before returning to the centre for breakfast. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing. After lunch, take a dip at the Ulu Segama river before heading off for another trek. After dinner, go on a night walk with your guide or arrange for an optional 4×4 night drive (additional activity at your own expense).

Danum Valley Field Centre – Kota Kinabalu

Early morning guided walk then return for breakfast. Check-out and take the transfer back to Lahad Datu Airport to catch the flight to Kota Kinabalu. Arrive Kota Kinabalu, we will transfer you to your hotel.

Departure

Transfer out to Kota Kinabalu Airport to catch your flight to your next destination.